Ed Harris - Wiring a Telecaster

Installation of Fralin "Blues Special" pickups on Telecaster "Build Project" wired with a 3-way switch. This wiring scheme is conducive to the change Fender made around 1966-67 and is still popular today. This scheme produces the following switch options:
Forward: Neck alone, with a tone control.
Middle: Both together with a tone control.
Bridge: Bridge alone, with tone control.
Reference: Guitar Player Repair Guide, Third Edition, by Dan Erlewine, Backbeat Books, Published 2007, pg. 263.

[@daviddiehl8523]

I just bought some wick the other day and will be doing this very soon. I want the toggle switch at the top, closer to my hand. I actually built circuit boards for a company years ago and can do this easily, I just have to make the time. I'm also going to redo the shielding since my last job of it kinda sux! Lol Thanks for this video, it never hurts to get some refreshing on info! I've read that some folks solder the ground directly to the shielding tape but I don't think I like that idea too much. A good ground is the most important thing in any electrical component and I wouldn't trust that.

[@WEdHarris]

Thanks so much David! I look forward to your finished project! Please tag me when you have it completed! I would love to see how it turns out! Your experience with circuit boards will certainly come in handy for sure! Thanks for sharing this!

[@ronniemonday]

Push the cloth shielding back, solder and pushing it back to the connection.
Makes it really neat looking.

[@WEdHarris]

Excellent tip!! Thanks so much!!

[@jacknichols9351]

you show the trash on your table but refuse to show your work!

[@WEdHarris]

Thank You for your constructive criticism! I will be more attentive in using close up takes in the future! 👍